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The Ice Age is about to return to Earth because the Sun 'overslept'
A new ice age is about to happen in Europe, after scientists warn that the Sun's activity is significantly weaker.
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Decode the mysterious volcanic eruption in the 13th century
Scientists have said the mysterious cryptanalysis of the volcano caused a horrific eruption in the 13th century.
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The Andes glaciers narrowed the record
New research by scientists who have published glaciers in the Andes region of South America has been narrowed to a record over the past 300 years.
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Strong earthquake in Italy, 6 people died
The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 6 earthquake occurred about 35km north of Bologna city at 4am. Its epicenter is located at a depth of about 10km.
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Earth will rise to 3 degrees Celsius by 2050
According to the BBC, in this experiment, researchers have been able to run nearly 10,000 climate simulations on volunteers' computers. The physical parameters obtained…
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The heat caused 13 deaths in the United States
A record heatwave is spreading across 18 states in the United States, killing at least 13 people. Authorities say high temperatures combined with record humidity have la…
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Japan discovered rare earth mines on the ocean floor
BBC news agency reported on July 4, Japanese researchers said it had discovered a rare earth mine with reserves of 100 billion tons off the Pacific.
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Eyjafjallajokull volcano 'is cooling down'
BBC on 24-5 led a report by Icelandic scientists said Eyjafjallajokull volcano is
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Crystal caves in Mexico are in danger of disappearing
Crystal Cave in Mexico, located 160m deep underground, where there are CaSO4 crystal columns as high as 10-11m is in danger of disappearing due to climate change.
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Temperatures may rise to record levels next year
The British Meteorological Agency warned that the average temperature in 2010 could reach unprecedented levels in history.
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More than 1,100 people died from earthquakes in Indonesia
At least 1,100 people have been killed by a massive earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia, while thousands of others are still buried under rubble.
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France taxed emissions to protect the environment
French President Nicolas yesterday announced plans to enact new taxes on carbon emissions to prevent global warming.
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Challenges of global hot air
A global poll for the BBC World Service shows that the majority of people around the world are willing to change their lifestyles and behaviors to combat climate change.…
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Tornadoes die more than 600 Bangladeshi people
News that the number of cyclone deaths in Bangladesh's southern coast has reached more than 600 people. The powerful tornado has flattened the villages and dumped trees.
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China: spending 14.5 billion USD to clean Thai Ho
According to the BBC, China has just announced a budget of $ 14.5 billion (108.5 billion yuan) to clean up toxic algae that are proliferating on the Taihu Lake in Jiangs…